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News NNAMDÏ Fractures Wrist in Scooter Accident, Will Miss Wilco and Sleater-Kinney Tour Dates His label and friends launched a GoFundMe to help cover the cost of surgery By Evan Minsker August 10, 2021 Facebook Twitter NNAMDÏ (Dennis Eliott) Facebook Twitter Just before a scheduled show opening for Wilco and Sleater-Kinney this week, Chicago musician

Country singer Clare Dunn is terrified her alleged attacker — a Lyft driver in Nashville — is out there abusing another woman, because nearly 2 months after she was beaten on a roadside … he’s still free. Clare says she’d been out in Nashville with girlfriends on June 25, and around midnight she got Lyft

News Announcing Pitchfork Music Film Series Pitchfork and Music Box Theatre in Chicago present a three-film series ahead of Pitchfork Music Festival 2021 By Pitchfork August 10, 2021 Facebook Twitter Graphic by Marina Kozak Facebook Twitter Pitchfork is proud to announce a new film series at the Music Box Theatre in Chicago, showcasing three beloved

Washington D.C. artist Ginuwine (real name Elgin Baylor Lumpkin) was only 26 years old when he became a singing sensation after his debut album Ginuwine … The Bachelor was released in 1996 and featured the singles “Tell Me Do You Wanna,” “When Doves Cry” … and of course the chart-topping sexy song “Pony.” After the

News Jimmy Urine of Mindless Self Indulgence Sued for Sexual Battery of a Minor The lawsuit outlines James Euringer of the New York punk band’s alleged actions from 1997 to 1999 By Evan Minsker August 9, 2021 Facebook Twitter Jimmy Urine from Mindless Self Indulgence in 2013 (Scott Legato/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Note: This article

Talib Kweli and DJ Eque have a huge sticking point in their ongoing divorce battle … and whatever the judge decides will have a significant impact on who gets what. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Talib’s big issue is the date of separation. He claims they separated on October 20, 2015, after

News DaBaby Deletes Instagram Apology Statement to LGBTQ+ Community The rapper issued the statement following widespread backlash for his offensive remarks at Rolling Loud Miami By Madison Bloom August 8, 2021 Facebook Twitter DaBaby (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images). Facebook Twitter On August 2, DaBaby posted a statement on Instagram apologizing for the homophobic remarks

Mally Mall‘s slated to begin his 33-month prison term next week, but he’d like a little more time before he has to check in … because he says he needs to undergo a medical procedure first. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ … the hip-hop producer — who pled guilty in late 2019

News Chvrches and John Carpenter Remix Each Other for New 7″ Single: Listen The Scottish synth-pop trio and American horror master come together for a special 2-track release By Noah Yoo August 6, 2021 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Chvrches and John Carpenter have joined forces for a new 7″ single. The two-track release features Chvrches’

Play video content TMZ.com Tank is ecstatic that his early tunes are finally seeing the light of day, officially, alongside Aaliyah‘s catalog … this in spite of the drama behind the scenes. The R&B crooner broke down what this moment means for him Saturday morning when we ran into him at LAX, and he said

News Kool & the Gang Co-Founder Dennis Thomas Dies at 70 Thomas played on every one of the funk group’s studio albums, with a career that spanned almost 60 years By Noah Yoo August 7, 2021 Facebook Twitter Facebook Twitter Dennis Thomas—longtime saxophonist and an original member of Kool & the Gang—has died, as the

Shock G is being honored with a celebration of life in Oakland … there’s a day-long tribute coming up full of good deeds and good tunes. Shock G’s longtime manager, Atron Gregory, tells TMZ … Oakland is celebrating the Digital Underground star with a city-wide event August 21, and the day kicks off with the

News Watch the New Trailer for Season 2 of Wu-Tang: An American Saga The new season of Hulu’s biographical series on the Wu-Tang Clan premieres next month By Matthew Ismael Ruiz August 6, 2021 Facebook Twitter A screengrab of the new trailer for Wu-Tang: An American Saga season 2 Facebook Twitter Hulu has shared the

Play video content TMZ.com Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell is suggesting Britney Spears be wary about what she throws up on her social media, because this is a very precarious time for her … a clear reference to her conservatorship battle. ICYMI, Britney’s been very active on Instagram lately — sharing thoughts, memes, topless photos

News Yendry and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley Share Video for New Song “You”: Watch “The song ‘You’ reveals the first steps of a love story. The intriguing part versus the fear of falling in love with someone who isn’t necessarily good for us.”—Yendry By Allison Hussey August 6, 2021 Facebook Twitter Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley

Kim Kardashian and all of her children are showing just how much they love and support Daddy … they’re back in Atlanta for Kanye West‘s encore “Donda” listening party. Kim and their kids — North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm — are on the east coast yet again to attend Ye’s second event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

News Taylor Swift Cheekily Reveals Phoebe Bridgers Feature on New Red (Taylor’s Version) Fans have figured out that the new album will also include collaborations with Ed Sheeran and Chris Stapleton, as well as a 10-minute version of “All Too Well” By Matthew Strauss August 5, 2021 Facebook Twitter Taylor Swift, October 2012 (Dave J

Fetty Wap‘s daughter died as a result of a health issue she’d carried with her since birth … TMZ has learned. The rapper and his ex Lisa Pembroke‘s 4-year-old, Lauren, died from a fatal cardiac arrhythmia due to complications of congenital cardiac anomalies … this according to the death certificate. Essentially, that means she’d had

News Aaliyah Estate Releases Statement About “Unauthorized Projects” as Former Label Teases Music Release As rumors swirl about Aaliyah’s music arriving to streaming platforms, the estate reveals an “unscrupulous endeavor” to release the late singer’s music without transparency By Evan Minsker August 5, 2021 Facebook Twitter Aaliyah in 2000 (Kevin Mazur/WireImage) Facebook Twitter Much of

The Weeknd hoped to surprise fans with a really BIG screen showing of his new music video … but safety concerns for viewers with epilepsy got the project pulled. Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ … Abel’s video for his new track, “Take My Breath,” was scheduled to play on IMAX screens that are

News Unknown Mortal Orchestra Share Video for New Song “That Life”: Watch The Lydia Fine and Tony Blahd-directed clip stars a dancing blue puppet By Madison Bloom August 4, 2021 Facebook Twitter Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s Ruban Nielson, photo by Amanda Hugenquist Facebook Twitter Unknown Mortal Orchestra have shared a brand new single. “That Life” arrives

Britney Spears just told a long, bizarre story about getting locked in her bathroom in the middle of the night … and it’s eyebrow-raising for sure. The pop star just shared her wild bathroom adventure, explaining how she got trapped in there in the first place and detailing the lengths to which she and others

News Tyler, the Creator Announces 2022 Tour With Kali Uchis, Vince Staples, and Teezo Touchdown North American shows in support of Call Me If You Get Lost start in February By Matthew Strauss August 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter Tyler, the Creator, July 2021 (Michael Hickey/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Tyler, the Creator has announced the North

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez popped into a jewelry store during their romantic European getaway — trying on some serious pieces — but there’s no ring in play, yet. The shopping trip went down last week at Faraone Mennella jewelry store in Capri, and a store spokesperson tells us J Lo tried on a number

News Live Nation Denies Claim That Artists’ Contracts Contain COVID-19 Gag Order “We care about our employees, crew, fans & artists and will continue to meet requirements of local health officials as we put on events.” By Evan Minsker August 2, 2021 Facebook Twitter Nashville audience at a Black Crowes show in July 2021 (Jason

DaBaby‘s finally doing a mea culpa … he’s apologizing for the third time over his homophobic rant that led to him getting 86’d from various music festivals and his hit song with Dua Lipa being dropped from playlists. The rapper apologized with a lengthy statement Monday saying he’s educated himself and knows better now following

News The Weeknd Previews New Song in “The Dawn Is Coming” Video: Watch With a nearly two-minute teaser of new music, he’s ushering in his next era: “IT STARTS TONIGHT” By Allison Hussey August 2, 2021 Facebook Twitter The Weeknd (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for iHeartMedia) Facebook Twitter The Weeknd shared a nearly two-minute preview of

Dolly Parton threw down major dough she collected off the success of one of Whitney Houston‘s biggest hits — a rendition of Dolly’s, no doubt — into a Black Tennessee community … something that doesn’t appear to have been known, until now. The singer made the revelation this week during an appearance on ‘WWHL’ with

News Kehinde Wiley Designs New MTV Moon Person Trophy The artist reimagined the statuette for MTV’s 40th anniversary. Winners will receive the updated trophy at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards. By Madison Bloom August 1, 2021 Facebook Twitter Moon Person trophy designed by Kehinde Wiley (Photo courtesy of MTV). Facebook Twitter American artist Kehinde

Play video content TMZ.com Here’s the last time ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill performed with the band before his death … and you can tell something’s just not right with him. TMZ obtained this video from ZZ Top’s last concert with Dusty — July 18 at the Iroquois Amphitheater in Louisville, KY — and he’s